MEDICINE MCQ
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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to increase the concentration of antibiotic slowly to a level which is lethal to the bacteria
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to maintain concentration of antibiotic in the body which is lethal to the bacteria.
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to prevent the development of resistant strains of bacteria
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to select and kill the resistant strains of bacteria
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Detailed explanation-1: -Waiting too long between antibiotic doses increases the chance of bacteria growing and becoming resistant to the medicine. The following are examples of appropriate time intervals for taking your antibiotics. If your label says to use the medicine: Twice a day – take your dose every 12 hours.
Detailed explanation-2: -If an antibiotic prescription is not finished, you could become sick again, according to the CDC. This could happen because you’re feeling better and you might think you are over an infection. But, some of the bacteria may still be hanging on in your body.
Detailed explanation-3: -It’s important to use antibiotics only when they are needed to protect yourself from harms caused by unnecessary antibiotic use and combat antibiotic resistance.
Detailed explanation-4: -The dosage and route of administration are important considerations when selecting an antimicrobial to treat and infection. Other considerations include the patient’s age, mass, ability to take oral medications, liver and kidney function, and possible interactions with other drugs the patient may be taking.